Razer Kraken vs. Pioneer DJ HDJ-X5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Razer Kraken and Pioneer DJ HDJ-X5. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Razer Kraken vs. Pioneer DJ HDJ-X5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken Pioneer DJ HDJ-X5
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 322 g 269 g Pioneer DJ HDJ-X5 are lighter than Razer Kraken headphones.
Colour Quartz pink | Black | Mercury white | Green Silver
Body Material Aluminium -
Earpad Material Leatherette, memory foam, cloth Leather, polyurethane
Headband Material Aluminium Leather, polyurethane
Design - DJ
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Professional audio
SOUND QUALITY Razer Kraken Pioneer DJ HDJ-X5
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes - Razer Kraken are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects THX Spatial Audio -
Frequency Response 12 - 28000 Hz 5 - 30000 Hz Pioneer DJ HDJ-X5 offer a larger frequency range than Razer Kraken.
Max Input Power 30 mW 2000 mW
Sensitivity 109 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 102 dB
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm Razer Kraken have a thicker diaphragm than Pioneer DJ HDJ-X5.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Razer Kraken Pioneer DJ HDJ-X5
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -45 dB -
Sensitivity Margin +/- 3dB -
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 0 dB -
Microphone Features Retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Kraken Pioneer DJ HDJ-X5
Controls Volume control, microphone on/mute -
CABLE Razer Kraken Pioneer DJ HDJ-X5
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m Headphones cable - detachable - coiled - L shaped - 1.8 m
Cable Length 1.3 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
CONNECTIONS Razer Kraken Pioneer DJ HDJ-X5
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Razer Kraken Pioneer DJ HDJ-X5
Included Accessories USB audio controller Carrying pouch, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter
Compatibility Mac, Windows -
Software Certification Discord Certified -
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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